Direct Support Supervisor- Northern Hills Wood Products

POSITION:                   Direct Support Supervisor (DSS)  

PROGRAM AREA:        Northern Hills Wood Products (Wood Shop)

POSITION OPENS:      

Do you desire to be part of a growing organization, to work hard and make a difference in people’s lives?  Do you enjoy planning, organizing, and facilitating teamwork? If so, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provide supervision to ensure that appropriate employment supports are being provided to people with intellectual disabilities.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Direct supervision of employees in the woodshop


• Coordination of schedules, product, sales.


• Attend meetings on a regular basis and maintain communication with staff.


• Assess individual needs and assist with writing employment goals and supports.


• Support people to achieve personal outcomes.

For more information regarding this job description, please inquire at:

Northern Hills Training Center

c/o April Galea

625 Harvard Street, Spearfish, SD 57783-1897

605-642-2785 ext. 405

QUALIFICATIONS:    

• High School Diploma or GED


• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record


• Ability to drive a fork lift and tow a trailer.


• Must have physical stamina and be capable of lifting 50 pounds


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Ability to manage a diverse staff; be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision; demonstrate high energy


• Demonstrated leadership skills.


• Previous management experience preferred!

HOURS:    8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday, or as needed.

SALARY:  $23.81 / hour salaried

APPLY TO NHTC:   Internal applicants should apply by submitting a letter of intent to April Galea. You must include two professional and two personal references. External applicants should pick up a paper application or complete an online application which can be found at www.nhtc.org.  

CLOSING DATE:  Open Until Filled